Methods and apparatus to vent gas and vapor from a panel via venting channels for a decorative layer
US10173394B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2848
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and apparatus to vent gas and vapor from a panel via venting channels for a decorative layer are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a decorative layer, an adhesive layer to couple the decorative layer to a panel, and a resin layer disposed between the decorative layer and the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is coupled to a first side of the resin layer. The decorative layer is coupled to a second side of the resin layer. The first side of the resin layer defines venting channels to vent at least one of gas or vapor away from the decorative layer to deter the at least one of gas or vapor from exerting a pressure on the decorative layer to deter separation of a portion of the decorative layer from the resin layer. The venting channels have a depth to impede the adhesive layer from filling the venting channels.
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